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JUNE/JULY 2025 SIGNALS

Whew! You made it. Crossing the finish line of the 2024–2025 school year has never felt more rewarding. I want to take this moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that has defined school leaders across our association. The […]

FROM IDEA TO IMPACT – June 2025

Resources for Building Community During the May Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads — through the lens of their mission and vision — shared valuable research and resources they’ve put into practice and the meaningful impact these efforts have […]

MAY 2025 SIGNALS

The final stretch of the school year is here! It’s a season filled with a powerful mix of celebration, reflection, and anticipation. As you honor the extraordinary work that has unfolded behind the scenes, it’s also the perfect time to […]

APRIL 2025 SIGNALS

With a few months left in the school year, a familiar tension has likely settled in —the anticipation of wrapping things up, paired with the fatigue that accumulates after months of deep investment. While feeling stretched, the calendar is packed […]

MARCH 2025 SIGNALS

Entering March and approaching the promise of spring break, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work you and your teams have been doing.  During my onboarding year, I have witnessed this impact first-hand as I have […]

FEBRUARY 2025 SIGNALS

Hello there! While February can sometimes feel like the longest month in school life, this is a fast-paced period with re-enrollment, faculty/staff agreements, student trips, and much more. Also, this is a season where one might be receiving a great […]

OPTIMIZING AI IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Schools Find Benefits to Combining AI and Fundraising Today’s independent school development professional is confronted with many challenges: raising annual fund dollars to support tuition shortfalls, building a major gifts pipeline for the next capital campaign, researching prospects, and applying […]

JANUARY 2025 SIGNALS

Hello there! Happy 2025. While this is not the beginning of the year for us educators, it is a moment where we begin to plan for the following year — re-enrollment & tuition, admissions, staff contracts, course registration, schedules, and […]

FROM IDEA TO IMPACT

Resources for Building Community During the December Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads shared valuable research and resources they have utilized within their communities. The topics discussed ranged from enhancing the student experience and exceeding parent expectations to respectfully […]

Developing Dashboards

The What and Why of Dashboards In our mission-driven, data-informed educational landscape, effective visualization is crucial for making strategic decisions. Data dashboards transform complex school metrics into clear, actionable insights that can be understood at a glance. By leveraging visual […]